These words belong to all the clauses, and not merely to the first. He was not only troubled, but perplexed and persecuted, ἐν παντί, in every way. Troubled, but not distressed, θλιβόμενοι, ἀλλʼ οὐ στενοχωρούμενοι, “pressed for room, but still having room.” The figure is that of a combatant sore pressed by his antagonist, but still finding room to turn himself. Perplexed, but not in despair, constantly doubtful what way to take, and yet always finding some way open. The word ἀπορέω (ἄπορός